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University of Miami Health System

Pulmonary Pathologist (open rank)

University of Miami Health System, Miami, FL, United States


The University of Miami Health System is initiating a search for a Pulmonary Pathologist (open rank).

Essential Job Functions:

  • Patient care services, for patients at UMH (University of Miami Hospital), JMH (Jackson Memorial Hospital) and satellites and SCCC (Sylvester Cancer Comprehensive Center) and satellites
  • Guiding gross description, taking photographs of the specimens when indicated, as well as tissue sampling
  • Microscopic examinations of surgical specimens, reporting of findings, and verifying coding diagnosis in the computer, in a timely manner
  • Service productivity will be assigned according to the departmental compensation plan, previously approved by UHealth Compensation Committee
  • Participate in educational activities of pathology residents and fellows
  • Participate in collaborative research opportunity to purse basic/clinical or applied research, collaborate with other investigators throughout the Medical Center and seek sponsored programs funding from grants and contracts
  • Participate in daily quality assurance and in the Department of Pathology hospital committees and working groups
  • Maintain high standards of professional services so that the Department of Pathology will maintain the JCAHO/CAP/CLIA accreditation

Desired Qualifications:

  • MD/DO required
  • Board Certified or Board eligible in Anatomic Pathology or Clinical Pathology
  • Additional Board certifications are desirable
  • Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida
  • Strong general knowledge of Surgical Pathology and Pulmonary Pathology including intraoperative evaluations.
  • Knowledge of other Pathology Subspecialties is desirable
  • Experience with methods, tools, and measurements for quality improvement to improve work processes using a team-based model
  • Knowledge of regulations and standards of JCAHO, CAP, and CLIA

For additional information, contact Physician Recruiter, Marisol Vega at 305-399-1160 or marisolvega@miami.edu